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Student Loans: Accrued vs Capitalized Interest

• by Wes Read CPA, CFP®
• June 13, 2020

As an associate, you may see the balance of your student loans rising. I know, it's painful to witness. This balance increase is the result of accrued interest and capitalized interest. Did you know these are not the same thing? Understanding the difference is important. It can help you avoid unnecessary increases from what's called compound interest. Watch and learn.